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Got Dropped in a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work
Secretiv_Sorceress · saltgoblin & I_Love_Kim_Soleum
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A pop-up event for some 'modern fantasy' media I loved so much that I even took a precious day off work to attend. On that day, I ended up transmigrating as a character in that very fantasy world. As none other than a newly hired employee at a famous large corporation! A dream job with great benefits, an excellent salary, and even kind and... Got Dropped in a Ghost Story, Still gotta Work.
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361
Chapter 361
Agent Choi uses a suncatcher to confirm the existence of twelve conch shells, which are invisible to children. He realizes the Bureau has previously failed to identify these critical items because they infiltrated ghost stories in child form. As the cat (Kim Soleum) moves toward Baek Saheon, the employee realizes the cat is commanding him to collect the shells. Baek Saheon gathers the twelve golden-corded shells, but discovers a thirteenth, cord-less 'Angel’s Sigh' shell at the bottom of the safe. Upon touching it, a trap is triggered: a burst of infective slime shoots out. Agent Bronze shoots the shell to stop the spread, and Jin Nasol crushes the resulting flesh chunk. Kim Soleum, observing from his cat form, has orchestrated this to provide a hint: the shells were originally a cure, but were parasitized by a biohazard, causing the city's ruin. Agent Choi deduces that the shells are indeed a cure. However, a conflict arises because there are twenty-eight infected children but only twelve shells held by the Daydream employees. Agent Choi readies his weapon, and Jin Nasol responds by using her attack wire to seize a mer-child hostage.
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6:38
Chapter 361
Agent Choi uses a suncatcher to confirm the existence of twelve conch shells, which are invisible to children. He realizes the Bureau has previously failed to identify these critical items because they infiltrated ghost stories in child form. As the cat (Kim Soleum) moves toward Baek Saheon, the employee realizes the cat is commanding him to collect the shells. Baek Saheon gathers the twelve golden-corded shells, but discovers a thirteenth, cord-less 'Angel’s Sigh' shell at the bottom of the safe. Upon touching it, a trap is triggered: a burst of infective slime shoots out. Agent Bronze shoots the shell to stop the spread, and Jin Nasol crushes the resulting flesh chunk. Kim Soleum, observing from his cat form, has orchestrated this to provide a hint: the shells were originally a cure, but were parasitized by a biohazard, causing the city's ruin. Agent Choi deduces that the shells are indeed a cure. However, a conflict arises because there are twenty-eight infected children but only twelve shells held by the Daydream employees. Agent Choi readies his weapon, and Jin Nasol responds by using her attack wire to seize a mer-child hostage.
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362
Chapter 362
Jin Nasol uses her wire to maim a mer-child, holding them hostage to protect her injured leg and ensure escape. Agent Bronze attempts to charge her, but the cat intervenes by snatching an Angel’s Sigh shell from Baek Saheon's bag and pressing it against the child's ear. The shell emits a melodic lullaby that partially heals the child, reducing the infection and breaking the hallucination. The child begins to sob, and the cat provides comfort, demonstrating a friendly nature toward children. In the chaos, Jin Nasol manages to toss the hostage to Agent Choi and escapes with the other Daydream employees. The cat then reveals its true intent by staring at a severed mer-child tail. Agent Choi realizes the cat provoked the conflict to obtain this biological sample. Agent Choi uses chalk to communicate with the cat, asking how the employees use the tails. Baek Saheon eventually writes that the tails serve as 'admission tickets' for the escape vessel. The cat then stands on two legs, points westward, and vanishes, signaling the direction of the escape vessel.
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5:48
Chapter 362
Jin Nasol uses her wire to maim a mer-child, holding them hostage to protect her injured leg and ensure escape. Agent Bronze attempts to charge her, but the cat intervenes by snatching an Angel’s Sigh shell from Baek Saheon's bag and pressing it against the child's ear. The shell emits a melodic lullaby that partially heals the child, reducing the infection and breaking the hallucination. The child begins to sob, and the cat provides comfort, demonstrating a friendly nature toward children. In the chaos, Jin Nasol manages to toss the hostage to Agent Choi and escapes with the other Daydream employees. The cat then reveals its true intent by staring at a severed mer-child tail. Agent Choi realizes the cat provoked the conflict to obtain this biological sample. Agent Choi uses chalk to communicate with the cat, asking how the employees use the tails. Baek Saheon eventually writes that the tails serve as 'admission tickets' for the escape vessel. The cat then stands on two legs, points westward, and vanishes, signaling the direction of the escape vessel.
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363
Chapter 363
Following the cat's direction, the Daydream employees and the Bureau agents form a temporary, tense alliance to escape via the vessel. Agent Choi negotiates terms: the employees must use the shells to save as many children as possible and the Bureau will escort them out. Agent Choi also secures a tracking device on a shell and demands tail tissue as collateral. Ryu Jaekwan, concerned about the rookie agent (Kim Soleum/Grapes), attempts to find him. However, when they reach the central fountain, they find the rookie in a horrific state. Kim Soleum is heavily infected, his body transformed into a grotesque 'mer-child' with umbilical-like masses of flesh and ulcer-covered tails dangling from his waist. The chapter ends with the rookie smiling and asking to stay longer, leaving the two agents in a state of shock.
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5:57
Chapter 363
Following the cat's direction, the Daydream employees and the Bureau agents form a temporary, tense alliance to escape via the vessel. Agent Choi negotiates terms: the employees must use the shells to save as many children as possible and the Bureau will escort them out. Agent Choi also secures a tracking device on a shell and demands tail tissue as collateral. Ryu Jaekwan, concerned about the rookie agent (Kim Soleum/Grapes), attempts to find him. However, when they reach the central fountain, they find the rookie in a horrific state. Kim Soleum is heavily infected, his body transformed into a grotesque 'mer-child' with umbilical-like masses of flesh and ulcer-covered tails dangling from his waist. The chapter ends with the rookie smiling and asking to stay longer, leaving the two agents in a state of shock.
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364
Chapter 364
Ryu Jaekwan realizes that rookie agent Kim Soleum (Agent Grapes) is severely infected. The infection is deep, manifesting as tumors covering half his face and a large, squirming 'tail' on his back. Despite the infection, Kim Soleum remains in a childlike state, playing with the children and showing off shabby trinkets. Agent Choi notes that the infection is so advanced that it has begun to affect Kim Soleum's cognitive processes. They attempt to use the Bureau's standard escape protocol—the 'going home balloon'—but the method fails because the heavy, parasitic infection prevents the balloon from rising. Agent Choi explains that they must prioritize saving the agent, as agents often sacrifice themselves for civilians, and saving an agent ultimately saves more lives. They decide to seek a cure using the remaining Angel's Sigh conches, though they will have to choose which children to prioritize based on their era of disappearance.
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6:55
Chapter 364
Ryu Jaekwan realizes that rookie agent Kim Soleum (Agent Grapes) is severely infected. The infection is deep, manifesting as tumors covering half his face and a large, squirming 'tail' on his back. Despite the infection, Kim Soleum remains in a childlike state, playing with the children and showing off shabby trinkets. Agent Choi notes that the infection is so advanced that it has begun to affect Kim Soleum's cognitive processes. They attempt to use the Bureau's standard escape protocol—the 'going home balloon'—but the method fails because the heavy, parasitic infection prevents the balloon from rising. Agent Choi explains that they must prioritize saving the agent, as agents often sacrifice themselves for civilians, and saving an agent ultimately saves more lives. They decide to seek a cure using the remaining Angel's Sigh conches, though they will have to choose which children to prioritize based on their era of disappearance.
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365
Chapter 365
The agents discuss the ethics of prioritizing agent lives over civilians, a grim necessity developed by the Bureau. Ryu Jaekwan categorizes the children by their era of disappearance (from the 1960s to the 2010s) to determine escape probability, noting that some children appear non-human (six fingers, no eye whites). To protect Kim Soleum from being targeted by Daydream Inc., they hide his identity among the children. They meet with Daydream Inc. staff near a rusted bridge and proceed toward a hidden entrance. Agent Choi instructs the children to walk with their eyes closed to bypass the threshold. They enter a sterile, steel corridor that serves as a transition from the 'Ocean Palace' illusion to a more grounded reality. At the end of the corridor, they discover a ramshackle terminal containing the last remaining massive capsule-type escape pod.
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6:28
Chapter 365
The agents discuss the ethics of prioritizing agent lives over civilians, a grim necessity developed by the Bureau. Ryu Jaekwan categorizes the children by their era of disappearance (from the 1960s to the 2010s) to determine escape probability, noting that some children appear non-human (six fingers, no eye whites). To protect Kim Soleum from being targeted by Daydream Inc., they hide his identity among the children. They meet with Daydream Inc. staff near a rusted bridge and proceed toward a hidden entrance. Agent Choi instructs the children to walk with their eyes closed to bypass the threshold. They enter a sterile, steel corridor that serves as a transition from the 'Ocean Palace' illusion to a more grounded reality. At the end of the corridor, they discover a ramshackle terminal containing the last remaining massive capsule-type escape pod.
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366
Chapter 366
At the escape pod, a device requests verification of 'removal of infection.' Agent Choi uses a bribe of cash to satisfy the prompt. As Kim Soleum and a child approach the pod, the device reacts to Kim Soleum's living tail. Ryu Jaekwan realizes the true meaning of the prompt: the pod isn't asking for the death of an infected entity, but for the 'removal of the infectious protrusion'—the tail itself. This means the children can escape by severing their tails, using the conch shells only for those at risk of dying from blood loss. Kim Soleum, observing from within the children, feels immense relief, realizing his decision to become infected successfully steered the agents to this conclusion without raising suspicion. However, the triumph is short-lived. The children suddenly sense a threat, claiming 'The Mermaid Princess is angry.' The ceiling collapses as hundreds of tumor masses surge downward toward them.
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7:51
Chapter 366
At the escape pod, a device requests verification of 'removal of infection.' Agent Choi uses a bribe of cash to satisfy the prompt. As Kim Soleum and a child approach the pod, the device reacts to Kim Soleum's living tail. Ryu Jaekwan realizes the true meaning of the prompt: the pod isn't asking for the death of an infected entity, but for the 'removal of the infectious protrusion'—the tail itself. This means the children can escape by severing their tails, using the conch shells only for those at risk of dying from blood loss. Kim Soleum, observing from within the children, feels immense relief, realizing his decision to become infected successfully steered the agents to this conclusion without raising suspicion. However, the triumph is short-lived. The children suddenly sense a threat, claiming 'The Mermaid Princess is angry.' The ceiling collapses as hundreds of tumor masses surge downward toward them.
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367
Chapter 367
In the terminal, Baek Saheon realizes the biological disaster is not a malfunction of the escape pod but a deliberate punishment from the 'biohazard-merfolk' hive. A massive, grotesque fleshy mass pierces the ceiling, manifesting as the 'Mermaid Princess.' This entity emits a divine, hypnotic aura that compels everyone to worship it, effectively trapping them in a state of enchantment. Agent Choi manages to resist this influence by using a Dokkaebi House to create a space of illusion, providing a brief window for action. While Daydream Inc. employees scramble toward the escape pod, Baek Saheon is pinned to the floor by the infected Kim Soleum. Kim Soleum, acting with a strange, non-human intelligence, ignores Baek Saheon's attempts to manipulate him and instead writes on the floor, pointing toward the exit passage. The chapter ends with Baek Saheon realizing the infected Kim Soleum is directing him toward a specific escape route.
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5:45
Chapter 367
In the terminal, Baek Saheon realizes the biological disaster is not a malfunction of the escape pod but a deliberate punishment from the 'biohazard-merfolk' hive. A massive, grotesque fleshy mass pierces the ceiling, manifesting as the 'Mermaid Princess.' This entity emits a divine, hypnotic aura that compels everyone to worship it, effectively trapping them in a state of enchantment. Agent Choi manages to resist this influence by using a Dokkaebi House to create a space of illusion, providing a brief window for action. While Daydream Inc. employees scramble toward the escape pod, Baek Saheon is pinned to the floor by the infected Kim Soleum. Kim Soleum, acting with a strange, non-human intelligence, ignores Baek Saheon's attempts to manipulate him and instead writes on the floor, pointing toward the exit passage. The chapter ends with Baek Saheon realizing the infected Kim Soleum is directing him toward a specific escape route.
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368
Chapter 368
Jin Nasol criticizes the Daydream employees for their lack of foresight regarding the escape pod's launch path. Agent Bronze, having returned to his adult form via a Dokkaebi trick, clashes with Jin Nasol over the necessity of saving all the children versus prioritizing survival. The situation turns horrific when a malevolent, divine voice descends, causing the mer-children to descend into a state of psychic madness. Driven by this 'scripture,' the children begin violently tearing off their own tails to escape the hive's influence, spraying blood and mucus everywhere. Amidst the chaos, Kim Soleum is found being carried by a Daydream employee; he is unconscious and bleeding, having had his tail removed. A Daydream employee throws 'Surprise Syrup for Kids' at the Mermaid Princess mass. The syrup causes the entity to lose its reason and collapse, providing a brief opening for the agents and employees to begin the evacuation.
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5:51
Chapter 368
Jin Nasol criticizes the Daydream employees for their lack of foresight regarding the escape pod's launch path. Agent Bronze, having returned to his adult form via a Dokkaebi trick, clashes with Jin Nasol over the necessity of saving all the children versus prioritizing survival. The situation turns horrific when a malevolent, divine voice descends, causing the mer-children to descend into a state of psychic madness. Driven by this 'scripture,' the children begin violently tearing off their own tails to escape the hive's influence, spraying blood and mucus everywhere. Amidst the chaos, Kim Soleum is found being carried by a Daydream employee; he is unconscious and bleeding, having had his tail removed. A Daydream employee throws 'Surprise Syrup for Kids' at the Mermaid Princess mass. The syrup causes the entity to lose its reason and collapse, providing a brief opening for the agents and employees to begin the evacuation.
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369
Chapter 369
The evacuation proceeds as Daydream employees and agents load the children into the escape pod. Agent Choi is the last to board, slamming the door shut just as the pod launches. As they ascend, they witness the true scale of the biological disaster: a massive, city-wide hive of flesh that attempts to intercept the pod with projectile flesh and a gaping, tooth-lined maw. However, the city's underground foundation collapses, swallowing the disaster and leaving the pod to escape safely. The survivors use 'capsules' to return to reality. Kim Soleum, exhausted and having used a conch to survive the trauma of reading the Necronomicon, enters a capsule. He reflects on the success of the mission and the necessity of the violent methods used to save the children. As he drifts into unconsciousness, he realizes his right arm is still missing. He wakes up in a pristine, modern corporate environment—the heart of Daydream Inc.—where he is greeted by a grinning Research Team Section Chief.
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6:42
Chapter 369
The evacuation proceeds as Daydream employees and agents load the children into the escape pod. Agent Choi is the last to board, slamming the door shut just as the pod launches. As they ascend, they witness the true scale of the biological disaster: a massive, city-wide hive of flesh that attempts to intercept the pod with projectile flesh and a gaping, tooth-lined maw. However, the city's underground foundation collapses, swallowing the disaster and leaving the pod to escape safely. The survivors use 'capsules' to return to reality. Kim Soleum, exhausted and having used a conch to survive the trauma of reading the Necronomicon, enters a capsule. He reflects on the success of the mission and the necessity of the violent methods used to save the children. As he drifts into unconsciousness, he realizes his right arm is still missing. He wakes up in a pristine, modern corporate environment—the heart of Daydream Inc.—where he is greeted by a grinning Research Team Section Chief.
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370
Chapter 370
The escape pod drops all passengers into the Research Team's office at Daydream Inc. headquarters, likely because the first passenger to calibrate the pod was a company employee. Kim Soleum realizes he is in deep enemy territory, surrounded by a psychotic pharmaceutical megacorp. A tense standoff ensues between Agent Bronze and Section Chief Kwak Jaekang. Kwak accuses the Disaster Management Bureau of unauthorized trespassing, while Agent Choi counters by threatening 'safety inspections' to reclaim jurisdiction over supernatural disasters. Kim Soleum remains undercover, pretending to be an unconscious child to avoid exposure, knowing his identity is officially 'dead' due to his undercover status. The tension escalates when Kwak Jaekang suggests that the 'contaminated' children—those with physical anomalies like gills or extra limbs—are not true citizens and should be detained for 'testing' rather than being sent home. This implies the company intends to exploit or dispose of the non-standard children.
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6:55
Chapter 370
The escape pod drops all passengers into the Research Team's office at Daydream Inc. headquarters, likely because the first passenger to calibrate the pod was a company employee. Kim Soleum realizes he is in deep enemy territory, surrounded by a psychotic pharmaceutical megacorp. A tense standoff ensues between Agent Bronze and Section Chief Kwak Jaekang. Kwak accuses the Disaster Management Bureau of unauthorized trespassing, while Agent Choi counters by threatening 'safety inspections' to reclaim jurisdiction over supernatural disasters. Kim Soleum remains undercover, pretending to be an unconscious child to avoid exposure, knowing his identity is officially 'dead' due to his undercover status. The tension escalates when Kwak Jaekang suggests that the 'contaminated' children—those with physical anomalies like gills or extra limbs—are not true citizens and should be detained for 'testing' rather than being sent home. This implies the company intends to exploit or dispose of the non-standard children.
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371
Chapter 371
The standoff continues as Agent Bronze demands to consult staff, prompting Kwak Jaekang to wake Jin Nasol. Jin Nasol coldly identifies the children as 'mer-children,' which Kwak uses as justification to label them traitors from the Darkness. The agents and Kwak reach a temporary stalemate, agreeing to a 'break' to cool down. Kim Soleum observes a researcher from Research Team 1—noted for having ethics—offering first aid and recovery potions to the injured. Kim Soleum suspects the potions might be tampered with, so he pretends to drink while funneling the liquid into his tattoo. He also struggles to hide the glass lantern (the transformed dokkaebi flame) under his jacket, as it cannot enter his tattoo. Kim Soleum makes a silent, warning eye contact with Baek Saheon, who chooses to ignore him to protect his own interests. The chapter ends with the arrival of Section Chief Lee Jaheon, wearing a white lizard mask.
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6:33
Chapter 371
The standoff continues as Agent Bronze demands to consult staff, prompting Kwak Jaekang to wake Jin Nasol. Jin Nasol coldly identifies the children as 'mer-children,' which Kwak uses as justification to label them traitors from the Darkness. The agents and Kwak reach a temporary stalemate, agreeing to a 'break' to cool down. Kim Soleum observes a researcher from Research Team 1—noted for having ethics—offering first aid and recovery potions to the injured. Kim Soleum suspects the potions might be tampered with, so he pretends to drink while funneling the liquid into his tattoo. He also struggles to hide the glass lantern (the transformed dokkaebi flame) under his jacket, as it cannot enter his tattoo. Kim Soleum makes a silent, warning eye contact with Baek Saheon, who chooses to ignore him to protect his own interests. The chapter ends with the arrival of Section Chief Lee Jaheon, wearing a white lizard mask.
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372
Chapter 372
Section Chief Lee Jaheon returns from clearing the Darkness, reporting a completion time of three hours and twenty-four minutes. Despite the chaos in the office, he remains stoic. Kim Soleum is relieved to see the 'lizard mask' but remains cautious. As the children begin to demand attention (bathroom, food, etc.), Kim Soleum realizes the researchers will use these requests to separate the children from the agents. To prevent this, Kim Soleum takes the initiative by prompting the children to ask Section Chief Lee Jaheon for help. He leads a group of children to the restroom, using Lee Jaheon as a 'pied piper' to ensure safety. Once in the restroom, Kim Soleum attempts to speak privately with Lee Jaheon, asking how the Chief recognized him despite his changed age and missing arm. Lee Jaheon reveals he identified Kim Soleum through advanced analysis of the age and limb loss.
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7:01
Chapter 372
Section Chief Lee Jaheon returns from clearing the Darkness, reporting a completion time of three hours and twenty-four minutes. Despite the chaos in the office, he remains stoic. Kim Soleum is relieved to see the 'lizard mask' but remains cautious. As the children begin to demand attention (bathroom, food, etc.), Kim Soleum realizes the researchers will use these requests to separate the children from the agents. To prevent this, Kim Soleum takes the initiative by prompting the children to ask Section Chief Lee Jaheon for help. He leads a group of children to the restroom, using Lee Jaheon as a 'pied piper' to ensure safety. Once in the restroom, Kim Soleum attempts to speak privately with Lee Jaheon, asking how the Chief recognized him despite his changed age and missing arm. Lee Jaheon reveals he identified Kim Soleum through advanced analysis of the age and limb loss.
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373
Chapter 373
In a restroom at Daydream Inc., Kim Soleum (Grapes) converses with Section Chief Lee Jaheon, discovering that the D-squad has been left without new staff, leaving Lee to work alone in the Darkness. Kim asks if purchasing items at the Space Mall helps Lee, to which Lee responds that it provides indirect help to the squad. The conversation is interrupted by Kwak Jaekang, who attempts to lure the children away with promises of snacks and seeing their parents. The children, sensing Kwak's harmful nature, instinctively hide behind Lee Jaheon. Once Kwak leaves, the tension eases, and Lee leads the children back to the lab. Shortly after, backup from the Disaster Management Bureau arrives. The Research Team is forced to step back, though they manage to collect tissue samples from the 'mer-children' and Kim's own flesh. The children are safely transported to headquarters, cleaned, and fed. Kim's body is restored to its adult male form via the dokkaebi flame. While resting in the Black Tortoise Team 1 lounge, Kim learns from Agent Choi and Agent Bronze that some children were given Daydream potions to induce sleep and transport them elsewhere. To address the lingering physical signs of infection on Kim's face, Agent Choi and Agent Bronze decide to take him to see the Elder.
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7:39
Chapter 373
In a restroom at Daydream Inc., Kim Soleum (Grapes) converses with Section Chief Lee Jaheon, discovering that the D-squad has been left without new staff, leaving Lee to work alone in the Darkness. Kim asks if purchasing items at the Space Mall helps Lee, to which Lee responds that it provides indirect help to the squad. The conversation is interrupted by Kwak Jaekang, who attempts to lure the children away with promises of snacks and seeing their parents. The children, sensing Kwak's harmful nature, instinctively hide behind Lee Jaheon. Once Kwak leaves, the tension eases, and Lee leads the children back to the lab. Shortly after, backup from the Disaster Management Bureau arrives. The Research Team is forced to step back, though they manage to collect tissue samples from the 'mer-children' and Kim's own flesh. The children are safely transported to headquarters, cleaned, and fed. Kim's body is restored to its adult male form via the dokkaebi flame. While resting in the Black Tortoise Team 1 lounge, Kim learns from Agent Choi and Agent Bronze that some children were given Daydream potions to induce sleep and transport them elsewhere. To address the lingering physical signs of infection on Kim's face, Agent Choi and Agent Bronze decide to take him to see the Elder.
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Chapter 374
Kim Soleum, Agent Choi, and Agent Bronze travel to a convalescent hospital to visit Park Hongrim, the Elder of Black Tortoise Team 1. They are met by Yeji, the Elder's granddaughter, who is checking the Elder's temperature. After Yeji steps out to allow Kim to greet the Elder, Agent Choi explains the truth behind the Elder's condition. During a previous supernatural disaster involving a labyrinth, the Elder's upper body was nearly destroyed. However, she passed a dokkaebi trial and received a personalized flame lantern, which replaced her lost physical form with mystical dokkaebi flame. Consequently, she remains in a permanent state of sleep, existing as a supernatural being. Kim bows deeply to the sleeping Elder, introducing himself as the new recruit. As he bows, the hospital room undergoes a surreal transformation, with the setting shifting from sunset to a brilliant full moon.
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5:29
Chapter 374
Kim Soleum, Agent Choi, and Agent Bronze travel to a convalescent hospital to visit Park Hongrim, the Elder of Black Tortoise Team 1. They are met by Yeji, the Elder's granddaughter, who is checking the Elder's temperature. After Yeji steps out to allow Kim to greet the Elder, Agent Choi explains the truth behind the Elder's condition. During a previous supernatural disaster involving a labyrinth, the Elder's upper body was nearly destroyed. However, she passed a dokkaebi trial and received a personalized flame lantern, which replaced her lost physical form with mystical dokkaebi flame. Consequently, she remains in a permanent state of sleep, existing as a supernatural being. Kim bows deeply to the sleeping Elder, introducing himself as the new recruit. As he bows, the hospital room undergoes a surreal transformation, with the setting shifting from sunset to a brilliant full moon.
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Chapter 375
While Kim Soleum naps by the Elder's bedside, he enters a dream state where he interacts with a fragment of the Elder. The Elder comforts him, praising his efforts in saving the children and telling him not to be too hard on himself. Kim suspects the Elder knows his true identity, but she offers gentle wisdom, suggesting that everyone has secrets and that one must keep a light in their heart to avoid losing one's way. The Elder then notices a cracked popsocket in Kim's pocket—an item used to read memories. She identifies it as a knockoff made by humans imitating dokkaebis. Using her power, she infuses the popsocket with fire, repairing the crack and cleaning it. She instructs Kim to make a wish for the item's new form. The dream ends as Kim wakes up in the hospital room. He discovers that the tumors and ulcers on his body have been completely cured by the Elder's warmth. The agents smile at his successful greeting, and they prepare to leave the hospital.
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5:32
Chapter 375
While Kim Soleum naps by the Elder's bedside, he enters a dream state where he interacts with a fragment of the Elder. The Elder comforts him, praising his efforts in saving the children and telling him not to be too hard on himself. Kim suspects the Elder knows his true identity, but she offers gentle wisdom, suggesting that everyone has secrets and that one must keep a light in their heart to avoid losing one's way. The Elder then notices a cracked popsocket in Kim's pocket—an item used to read memories. She identifies it as a knockoff made by humans imitating dokkaebis. Using her power, she infuses the popsocket with fire, repairing the crack and cleaning it. She instructs Kim to make a wish for the item's new form. The dream ends as Kim wakes up in the hospital room. He discovers that the tumors and ulcers on his body have been completely cured by the Elder's warmth. The agents smile at his successful greeting, and they prepare to leave the hospital.
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Chapter 376
Following the rescue at the Mermaid Grave, Kim Soleum reflects on his repaired Memorial Popsocket, wondering if he must make a wish to activate it. He realizes he must now contact Director Ho to address the chaos caused at Daydream Inc. Meanwhile, Agent Choi and Ryu Jaekwan depart on bicycles. Agent Choi speculates that Kim Soleum's miraculous rescue performance will lead to rumors of high aptitude, potentially resulting in his assignment to Black Tortoise Team 1. Ryu Jaekwan remains cautious about the attention Kim Soleum might attract. Simultaneously, at Daydream Inc., the Research Team is in disarray because the 'Mermaid Grave' produced B-grade or higher essence instead of the usual C-grade. Field Exploration Team members provide chaotic testimonies regarding an anomalous black cat entity that induced panic and madness. The Research Team concludes that a transcendent entity intervened in the Darkness, leading them to designate 'The Black Cat' as a unique Darkness with the identification code Qterw-A-1845.
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5:20
Chapter 376
Following the rescue at the Mermaid Grave, Kim Soleum reflects on his repaired Memorial Popsocket, wondering if he must make a wish to activate it. He realizes he must now contact Director Ho to address the chaos caused at Daydream Inc. Meanwhile, Agent Choi and Ryu Jaekwan depart on bicycles. Agent Choi speculates that Kim Soleum's miraculous rescue performance will lead to rumors of high aptitude, potentially resulting in his assignment to Black Tortoise Team 1. Ryu Jaekwan remains cautious about the attention Kim Soleum might attract. Simultaneously, at Daydream Inc., the Research Team is in disarray because the 'Mermaid Grave' produced B-grade or higher essence instead of the usual C-grade. Field Exploration Team members provide chaotic testimonies regarding an anomalous black cat entity that induced panic and madness. The Research Team concludes that a transcendent entity intervened in the Darkness, leading them to designate 'The Black Cat' as a unique Darkness with the identification code Qterw-A-1845.
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Chapter 377
Kim Soleum meets with Director Ho at the Fox Counseling Room to report the emergency. The meeting proceeds smoothly; Director Ho expresses disdain for the Disaster Management Bureau, calling them hypocritical. Seizing the momentum, Kim Soleum requests assistance in re-entering the 'Cheerful Theme Park' Darkness, explaining that he was unable to return after his recent encounter. Director Ho decisively promises to arrange access within a month. As the meeting concludes, Director Ho scrutinizes Kim Soleum regarding his avoidance of the Fox Counseling Room. He insists that the counselor is a 'real counselor' who is strictly bound by professional codes despite being a Darkness entity. Director Ho encourages Kim Soleum to use the service to heal psychological trauma and mentions that the doctor has been concerned about his well-being. Kim Soleum notes the suspicious convenience of the room's availability and the Director's authority over the space.
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Chapter 377
Kim Soleum meets with Director Ho at the Fox Counseling Room to report the emergency. The meeting proceeds smoothly; Director Ho expresses disdain for the Disaster Management Bureau, calling them hypocritical. Seizing the momentum, Kim Soleum requests assistance in re-entering the 'Cheerful Theme Park' Darkness, explaining that he was unable to return after his recent encounter. Director Ho decisively promises to arrange access within a month. As the meeting concludes, Director Ho scrutinizes Kim Soleum regarding his avoidance of the Fox Counseling Room. He insists that the counselor is a 'real counselor' who is strictly bound by professional codes despite being a Darkness entity. Director Ho encourages Kim Soleum to use the service to heal psychological trauma and mentions that the doctor has been concerned about his well-being. Kim Soleum notes the suspicious convenience of the room's availability and the Director's authority over the space.
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Chapter 378
Kim Soleum reflects on his mission to obtain the Wish Ticket and manages his collected resources. He notes that the Mermaid Grave produced B-grade Dream Essence, an irregularity. He also secures a recovery potion from the Research Team within his tattoo-subspace. While rummaging through his tattoo, he discovers a 'VIP card' from the Space Shopping Mall containing a hidden, chip-like object labeled 'Healthy And Peaceful Purchase,' which he suspects is a 'cell' to be consumed. Returning to his hidden research lab, he injects the B-grade Dream Essence into his Dream Incubator. He observes that the incubator's cost varies by the quality of the potion drawn, noting that higher-star potions (like the 4-star 'Surprise Syrup') are more expensive but more potent. Aiming to be prepared for his next entry into the theme park, he chooses to draw the most expensive and high-effect potion. After a deduction of 30,000 points, he successfully obtains 'Disguise Syrup for Kids.'
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Chapter 378
Kim Soleum reflects on his mission to obtain the Wish Ticket and manages his collected resources. He notes that the Mermaid Grave produced B-grade Dream Essence, an irregularity. He also secures a recovery potion from the Research Team within his tattoo-subspace. While rummaging through his tattoo, he discovers a 'VIP card' from the Space Shopping Mall containing a hidden, chip-like object labeled 'Healthy And Peaceful Purchase,' which he suspects is a 'cell' to be consumed. Returning to his hidden research lab, he injects the B-grade Dream Essence into his Dream Incubator. He observes that the incubator's cost varies by the quality of the potion drawn, noting that higher-star potions (like the 4-star 'Surprise Syrup') are more expensive but more potent. Aiming to be prepared for his next entry into the theme park, he chooses to draw the most expensive and high-effect potion. After a deduction of 30,000 points, he successfully obtains 'Disguise Syrup for Kids.'
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Chapter 379
After taking a day off, Kim Soleum returns to work and receives praise from Black Tortoise Team 1 for his role in resolving the 'Twinkle Twinkle Ocean Palace' incident. He learns that the successful rescue of the children has brought immense joy to the agents, including one who finally found a missing sibling from 1989. This realization gives Kim Soleum a profound sense of purpose, though he reminds himself that his primary goal remains recovering his missing right hand. Agent Choi congratulates him on his successful investigation and informs him that, as a rookie, he will soon be assigned to a new mission. Kim Soleum follows Agent Bronze to his next assignment: the Preliminary Investigation Unit, specifically White Tiger Team 2, where Go Youngeun is stationed. Agent Bronze arranges for Kim Soleum to work in the office without fieldwork for the day to ease his transition. Upon entering, Kim Soleum meets Go Youngeun, who is delighted to see him. He discovers an anonymous agent group chat on her phone, which reveals that his recent actions have earned him the nickname 'Destruction King Rookie' among the agents. The chat suggests that his high level of skill and the scale of the destruction he caused during his last mission have made him a celebrity among the staff, with many agents jokingly hoping he joins their respective teams.
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Chapter 379
After taking a day off, Kim Soleum returns to work and receives praise from Black Tortoise Team 1 for his role in resolving the 'Twinkle Twinkle Ocean Palace' incident. He learns that the successful rescue of the children has brought immense joy to the agents, including one who finally found a missing sibling from 1989. This realization gives Kim Soleum a profound sense of purpose, though he reminds himself that his primary goal remains recovering his missing right hand. Agent Choi congratulates him on his successful investigation and informs him that, as a rookie, he will soon be assigned to a new mission. Kim Soleum follows Agent Bronze to his next assignment: the Preliminary Investigation Unit, specifically White Tiger Team 2, where Go Youngeun is stationed. Agent Bronze arranges for Kim Soleum to work in the office without fieldwork for the day to ease his transition. Upon entering, Kim Soleum meets Go Youngeun, who is delighted to see him. He discovers an anonymous agent group chat on her phone, which reveals that his recent actions have earned him the nickname 'Destruction King Rookie' among the agents. The chat suggests that his high level of skill and the scale of the destruction he caused during his last mission have made him a celebrity among the staff, with many agents jokingly hoping he joins their respective teams.
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Chapter 380
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Chapter 381
Kim Soleum begins his research into the 'Red Clothes at Exit 4' urban legend. He analyzes how internet posts act as incubators for ghost stories, where rumors about red clothing with sleeves tied twice at subway exits mutate into genuine fears. The legend suggests the clothes are shamanistic ritual bait used to attach ghosts to people, and internet users report seeing hair or talismans inside them. Some claim people disappear or die after investigating the clothes. Kim Soleum notes that while many treat it as an internet oddity, the phenomenon has real-world consequences, including police avoidance and reports of people collapsing. He reveals the critical truth: the Disaster Management Bureau previously investigated the legend when an agent attempted to collect a sample. That agent fell into a five-day coma, exhibited sleepwalking, and developed a hostile reaction from their dokkaebi flame, eventually jumping to their death after obsessively claiming they had to wear the red clothes. The agent was eventually stabilized through memory-erasure therapy. This confirmed the legend as a real supernatural threat. Kim Soleum, tasked with gathering more data, approaches the research with professional enthusiasm, intending to use his expertise in organizing internet stories into formal documentation.
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Chapter 381
Kim Soleum begins his research into the 'Red Clothes at Exit 4' urban legend. He analyzes how internet posts act as incubators for ghost stories, where rumors about red clothing with sleeves tied twice at subway exits mutate into genuine fears. The legend suggests the clothes are shamanistic ritual bait used to attach ghosts to people, and internet users report seeing hair or talismans inside them. Some claim people disappear or die after investigating the clothes. Kim Soleum notes that while many treat it as an internet oddity, the phenomenon has real-world consequences, including police avoidance and reports of people collapsing. He reveals the critical truth: the Disaster Management Bureau previously investigated the legend when an agent attempted to collect a sample. That agent fell into a five-day coma, exhibited sleepwalking, and developed a hostile reaction from their dokkaebi flame, eventually jumping to their death after obsessively claiming they had to wear the red clothes. The agent was eventually stabilized through memory-erasure therapy. This confirmed the legend as a real supernatural threat. Kim Soleum, tasked with gathering more data, approaches the research with professional enthusiasm, intending to use his expertise in organizing internet stories into formal documentation.
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Chapter 382
In his undercover persona, Kim Soleum works alongside Go Youngeun at the Disaster Management Bureau. While he typically projects a timid, passive image, Go Youngeun observes his true composure and keen insight while he processes documentation. Kim Soleum presents his findings regarding the 'Red Clothes at Exit 4' urban legend. He explains that the ghost story follows a specific pattern: initial vague witness accounts are followed by 'sufficiently convincing' shamanic or expert speculations, which eventually cause the information to contaminate reality and manifest as a supernatural disaster. He notes that the rumors serve as bait for shamanic rituals, where people easily believe plausible-sounding claims without evidence. Kim Soleum identifies that the phenomenon is driven by the combination of fear and familiarity, where internet rumors become reality because people believe them. He concludes his investigation by preparing a countermeasure to neutralize the ghost story, aiming to break the cycle of belief.
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Chapter 382
In his undercover persona, Kim Soleum works alongside Go Youngeun at the Disaster Management Bureau. While he typically projects a timid, passive image, Go Youngeun observes his true composure and keen insight while he processes documentation. Kim Soleum presents his findings regarding the 'Red Clothes at Exit 4' urban legend. He explains that the ghost story follows a specific pattern: initial vague witness accounts are followed by 'sufficiently convincing' shamanic or expert speculations, which eventually cause the information to contaminate reality and manifest as a supernatural disaster. He notes that the rumors serve as bait for shamanic rituals, where people easily believe plausible-sounding claims without evidence. Kim Soleum identifies that the phenomenon is driven by the combination of fear and familiarity, where internet rumors become reality because people believe them. He concludes his investigation by preparing a countermeasure to neutralize the ghost story, aiming to break the cycle of belief.
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Chapter 383
Kim Soleum and Go Youngeun discuss the nature of the 'Red Clothes at Exit 4' ghost story, which is categorized in the Dark Exploration Records as 'The Conspiracy of Belief.' This specific ghost story materializes because internet conspiracy theories and human confirmation bias cause supernatural disasters. Go Youngeun realizes that because the phenomenon has already manifested in reality, simply persuading people to stop believing is nearly impossible. Standard Bureau procedure involves destroying the focal object or erasing memories to manage the risk. However, Kim Soleum proposes a different approach: instead of a lukewarm neutralization, he intends to implement a countermeasure he devised to break the tension of the 'creepypasta.' He begins typing a final section of the document to resolve the incident by changing its perceived nature. He finishes the document with a sense of satisfaction, determined to prove his capabilities.
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Chapter 383
Kim Soleum and Go Youngeun discuss the nature of the 'Red Clothes at Exit 4' ghost story, which is categorized in the Dark Exploration Records as 'The Conspiracy of Belief.' This specific ghost story materializes because internet conspiracy theories and human confirmation bias cause supernatural disasters. Go Youngeun realizes that because the phenomenon has already manifested in reality, simply persuading people to stop believing is nearly impossible. Standard Bureau procedure involves destroying the focal object or erasing memories to manage the risk. However, Kim Soleum proposes a different approach: instead of a lukewarm neutralization, he intends to implement a countermeasure he devised to break the tension of the 'creepypasta.' He begins typing a final section of the document to resolve the incident by changing its perceived nature. He finishes the document with a sense of satisfaction, determined to prove his capabilities.
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Chapter 384
The 'Red Clothes at Exit 4' ghost story is resolved through Kim Soleum's unconventional method. Instead of fighting the supernatural, he makes the phenomenon 'cringe' and annoying by associating it with mundane irritations. He orchestrates a scenario where the red garment is revealed to be a blatant, low-quality advertisement for an illegal gambling site, and subsequently, a poorly executed marketing trap by a religious cult. This shift causes the public to move from fear to irritation and mockery. The internet users begin to dismiss the entire affair—including the actual deaths and disappearances—as mere fake advertising or scams. The ghost story effectively ends as it loses its tension and becomes a joke. In the aftermath, Kim Soleum checks the anonymous agent group chat, where his colleagues praise the 'Destruction King Rookie' for his brilliant documentation and solution. Although he intended to use this to advance his career in the Preliminary Investigation Unit, his reputation as a high-tier combatant results in him being assigned to the Dispatch & Rescue Unit, Black Tortoise Team 1. Go Youngeun reacts with silent resignation to his assignment.
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Chapter 384
The 'Red Clothes at Exit 4' ghost story is resolved through Kim Soleum's unconventional method. Instead of fighting the supernatural, he makes the phenomenon 'cringe' and annoying by associating it with mundane irritations. He orchestrates a scenario where the red garment is revealed to be a blatant, low-quality advertisement for an illegal gambling site, and subsequently, a poorly executed marketing trap by a religious cult. This shift causes the public to move from fear to irritation and mockery. The internet users begin to dismiss the entire affair—including the actual deaths and disappearances—as mere fake advertising or scams. The ghost story effectively ends as it loses its tension and becomes a joke. In the aftermath, Kim Soleum checks the anonymous agent group chat, where his colleagues praise the 'Destruction King Rookie' for his brilliant documentation and solution. Although he intended to use this to advance his career in the Preliminary Investigation Unit, his reputation as a high-tier combatant results in him being assigned to the Dispatch & Rescue Unit, Black Tortoise Team 1. Go Youngeun reacts with silent resignation to his assignment.
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Chapter 385
Kim Soleum is officially assigned to Black Tortoise Team 1. During a welcome dinner at a restaurant owned by a retired agent, Agent Choi explains the team's history, noting that while they were once a powerhouse, the team is currently understaffed due to members being on sick leave or extended hiatus. Kim Soleum expresses his lack of self-trust regarding his abilities in supernatural disasters, but Agent Choi reassures him that no one is ever one hundred percent certain. Kim Soleum also notes the tension between Agent Choi and Agent Bronze regarding past issues. Three weeks into his assignment, Kim Soleum finds himself adapting well to the rhythm of dispatches, handling rescue missions—such as a bizarre incident at an 'Intersection Laundromat'—with increasing efficiency. His reputation as the 'Destruction King Rookie' begins to work in his favor among colleagues, though he remains wary of the exhaustion and fear inherent in the work.
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Chapter 385
Kim Soleum is officially assigned to Black Tortoise Team 1. During a welcome dinner at a restaurant owned by a retired agent, Agent Choi explains the team's history, noting that while they were once a powerhouse, the team is currently understaffed due to members being on sick leave or extended hiatus. Kim Soleum expresses his lack of self-trust regarding his abilities in supernatural disasters, but Agent Choi reassures him that no one is ever one hundred percent certain. Kim Soleum also notes the tension between Agent Choi and Agent Bronze regarding past issues. Three weeks into his assignment, Kim Soleum finds himself adapting well to the rhythm of dispatches, handling rescue missions—such as a bizarre incident at an 'Intersection Laundromat'—with increasing efficiency. His reputation as the 'Destruction King Rookie' begins to work in his favor among colleagues, though he remains wary of the exhaustion and fear inherent in the work.
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Chapter 386
Kim Soleum has successfully integrated into Black Tortoise Team 1, finding a sense of security in the team's routine. Despite the fear of upcoming solo missions, he manages his workload until Agent Choi suggests he take a break to recover. Kim Soleum strategically overworks himself to secure a six-day consecutive leave. During this break, he meets Baek Saheon at a secluded café in Seoul to conduct a trade. Baek Saheon reveals information regarding the disappearance of two batchmates, Go Yeongeun and another, who were reportedly reassigned to suspicious countryside branch offices. Baek Saheon also shares rumors of a physical altercation between a Security Team member (likely J3) and Research Team 1's Section Chief Kwak Jaekang. Kim Soleum trades a fake Necronomicon to Baek Saheon in exchange for this high-quality information, successfully disposing of a dangerous item that could have led to his mental instability or discovery by superiors.
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Chapter 386
Kim Soleum has successfully integrated into Black Tortoise Team 1, finding a sense of security in the team's routine. Despite the fear of upcoming solo missions, he manages his workload until Agent Choi suggests he take a break to recover. Kim Soleum strategically overworks himself to secure a six-day consecutive leave. During this break, he meets Baek Saheon at a secluded café in Seoul to conduct a trade. Baek Saheon reveals information regarding the disappearance of two batchmates, Go Yeongeun and another, who were reportedly reassigned to suspicious countryside branch offices. Baek Saheon also shares rumors of a physical altercation between a Security Team member (likely J3) and Research Team 1's Section Chief Kwak Jaekang. Kim Soleum trades a fake Necronomicon to Baek Saheon in exchange for this high-quality information, successfully disposing of a dangerous item that could have led to his mental instability or discovery by superiors.
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Chapter 387
Following the trade, Baek Saheon receives the fake Necronomicon, noting its power but acknowledging he cannot use it like Kim Soleum. Kim Soleum reflects on the decision to sell the item; while powerful, the Necronomicon carried the risk of mental corruption and exposure to the Bureau. Baek Saheon attempts to extract more information by asking for specific criteria for 'good information,' and they agree that rumors involving known individuals (like the security member and the researcher) are most valuable. Baek Saheon asks if Kim Soleum is still at the Disaster Management Bureau, but Kim Soleum warns him that digging into his past is dangerous and yields no 'Wish Tickets.' After Baek Saheon departs, Kim Soleum contemplates the motivations of his peers, specifically why Baek Saheon is so desperate for a Wish Ticket. He concludes the chapter by sending a message to Director Ho to schedule an appointment.
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Chapter 387
Following the trade, Baek Saheon receives the fake Necronomicon, noting its power but acknowledging he cannot use it like Kim Soleum. Kim Soleum reflects on the decision to sell the item; while powerful, the Necronomicon carried the risk of mental corruption and exposure to the Bureau. Baek Saheon attempts to extract more information by asking for specific criteria for 'good information,' and they agree that rumors involving known individuals (like the security member and the researcher) are most valuable. Baek Saheon asks if Kim Soleum is still at the Disaster Management Bureau, but Kim Soleum warns him that digging into his past is dangerous and yields no 'Wish Tickets.' After Baek Saheon departs, Kim Soleum contemplates the motivations of his peers, specifically why Baek Saheon is so desperate for a Wish Ticket. He concludes the chapter by sending a message to Director Ho to schedule an appointment.
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Chapter 388
Chapter 388: Kim Soleum discusses the upcoming entry into the 'Cheerful Theme Park,' a B-rank Darkness that has already been analyzed by the Research Team. Director Ho informs Kim that because the entry is a 'Special Research Entry,' he has arranged a specific group. To prevent Kim from being recognized by other staff, Director Ho provides a special identity rather than a simple disguise potion. In the briefing room, various employees from the Field Exploration Team gather, wearing animal masks. The group includes Jang Heowoon (wearing a bison mask), who is treated with social stigma due to his past in the round-off team; Lee Seonghae (wearing a dolphin mask), an elite staff member; and Section Chief Lee Jaheon (wearing a lizard mask). As the researcher begins the briefing, they realize there are only eleven people present, leaving one person missing.
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Chapter 388
Chapter 388: Kim Soleum discusses the upcoming entry into the 'Cheerful Theme Park,' a B-rank Darkness that has already been analyzed by the Research Team. Director Ho informs Kim that because the entry is a 'Special Research Entry,' he has arranged a specific group. To prevent Kim from being recognized by other staff, Director Ho provides a special identity rather than a simple disguise potion. In the briefing room, various employees from the Field Exploration Team gather, wearing animal masks. The group includes Jang Heowoon (wearing a bison mask), who is treated with social stigma due to his past in the round-off team; Lee Seonghae (wearing a dolphin mask), an elite staff member; and Section Chief Lee Jaheon (wearing a lizard mask). As the researcher begins the briefing, they realize there are only eleven people present, leaving one person missing.
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Chapter 389
Chapter 389: The missing twelfth member arrives at the conference room through a door of black smoke. The figure is a massive, imposing individual wearing black special equipment, a mask with numerous horns, and glowing yellow lantern-like lights at the waist and eyes. The staff recognizes the affiliation as the Security Team's special unit, a group rumored to consist of non-human anomalies or monsters contracted by Daydream Inc. The researcher, terrified, instructs the figure to take a seat. The figure sits next to Jang Heowoon. The researcher briefs the team on the rules of the Cheerful Theme Park: follow the mascot's rules, move areas if rules are broken, and stick with group members of the same color. The researcher adds a critical warning: no one is to interfere with whatever the Security Team employee does. Unbeknownst to the terrified staff, the 'monster' is actually Kim Soleum in a highly effective disguise.
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Chapter 389
Chapter 389: The missing twelfth member arrives at the conference room through a door of black smoke. The figure is a massive, imposing individual wearing black special equipment, a mask with numerous horns, and glowing yellow lantern-like lights at the waist and eyes. The staff recognizes the affiliation as the Security Team's special unit, a group rumored to consist of non-human anomalies or monsters contracted by Daydream Inc. The researcher, terrified, instructs the figure to take a seat. The figure sits next to Jang Heowoon. The researcher briefs the team on the rules of the Cheerful Theme Park: follow the mascot's rules, move areas if rules are broken, and stick with group members of the same color. The researcher adds a critical warning: no one is to interfere with whatever the Security Team employee does. Unbeknownst to the terrified staff, the 'monster' is actually Kim Soleum in a highly effective disguise.
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Chapter 390
Chapter 390: Kim Soleum reflects on his new 'reverse-side suit' provided by Director Ho. The suit is a prototype designed to make the wearer appear as a monster, which in his case manifests as a mass of horns on his head. He finds the sensation somewhat nostalgic, reminding him of his former 'Roe Deer' mask. As the briefing concludes, Kim internally decides his goal is to reach the section governed by the Blue Dragon mascot, feeling a sense of certainty that the Darkness will 'call' him there. The researcher prepares to have the staff draw their board game piece capsules for group assignment, and Kim is called to draw first.
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Chapter 390
Chapter 390: Kim Soleum reflects on his new 'reverse-side suit' provided by Director Ho. The suit is a prototype designed to make the wearer appear as a monster, which in his case manifests as a mass of horns on his head. He finds the sensation somewhat nostalgic, reminding him of his former 'Roe Deer' mask. As the briefing concludes, Kim internally decides his goal is to reach the section governed by the Blue Dragon mascot, feeling a sense of certainty that the Darkness will 'call' him there. The researcher prepares to have the staff draw their board game piece capsules for group assignment, and Kim is called to draw first.
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